In July 2012 it was revealed that two New Mexico surgeons were involved in nearly 80 malpractice lawsuits after performing back surgeries that only one of the surgeons was qualified to perform.
Hospitals might assume that a generous compensation offer will reduce the likelihood that an aggrieved patient will seek legal advice, but according to "Disclosure and Resolution Programs that Include Generous Compensation Offers May Prompt a Complex Patient Response," published...
A ruling by the New Hampshire Supreme Court regarding the use of medical malpractice screening panels has drawn attention from physicians, hospitals, and plaintiffs within the state regarding the use of screening panels for malpractice claims.
All facilities have their own internal peer review processes, with specific criteria used by the medical staff to evaluate the clinical practice of physicians. In certain cases, however, the hospital may need to seek additional perspective from a third-party reviewer.
Physician employment has been a growing trend for years, yet physicians, hospitals, and health systems alike are still ironing out wrinkles in employment agreements.
